How to Choose the Best Insulation for Your Home | DIY Home Renovation
Вставка
- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Are you starting a DIY insulation project and not sure which type to choose? In this video I'll go over the difference between pink (fiberglass) and Roxul insulation, and discuss the which you should use depending on the project! Let's go!
Got a comment or question? Leave it below and I'll get back to you!
⬇⬇⬇For important links CLICK 'SHOW MORE'⬇⬇⬇
There are a lot of factors that go into choosing which insulation you're going to use, and I'm going to share them with you today. Keep watching to see how each insulation cuts, reacts to fire, and what happens when it gets wet.
🔨 SHOP TOOLS🔨
Roxul Insulation
geni.us/RoxulI...
Fiberglass Insulation
geni.us/r20fib...
OLFA Utility Knife
geni.us/Utilit...
Measuring Tape
geni.us/TapeMe...
Level
geni.us/LevelSet
Ginsu Knife Saw
geni.us/Compas...
Check out more DIY renovation videos here:
► How to Insulate Your Crawlspace & Exterior Walls
• How to Install Insulat...
► Kitchen Renovation Part 1 Insulation Installation
• How to Install Insulat...
► How to Properly Insulate a Basement Wall: NO MOISTURE!
• How to Properly Insula...
#justdoityourself #insulation #homeimprovement
Shop Jeff’s favorite tools and great products and help support our next project!
► Shop Wayfair 🇨🇦: www.jdoqocy.com...
► Shop Wayfair 🇺🇸: www.jdoqocy.com...
► Shop Amazon 🇨🇦: geni.us/mlVE (Amazon)
► Shop Amazon 🇺🇸: www.amazon.com...
► Shop Home Depot: homedepot.sjv....
► For discounts on flooring, paint, hardscapes, soundproofing and more visit our website:
homerenovision...
*****Be sure to use the coupon codes before checkout
Did you know we launched a newsletter? Sign up here: homerenovision...
Need Answers or Advice for your DIY Project?
BECOME A DIY MEMBER NOW!
Become a DIY Member by clicking the “join” button beside the “subscribe” button - / homerenovisiondiy
► Get FULL access to me and my team for Q and A’s in the DIY Crew Forum
► Participate in monthly LIVE streams for live consulting and Member support!
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNELS
► Subscribe NOW and hit the bell to get notified about new videos - / homerenovisiondiy
► Subscribe NOW to our 2nd Channel Reality Renovision - / realityrenovision
► Subscribe NOW to our 3rd Channel Home Renovision en Español - / @homerenovisionenespañol
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
INSTAGRAM: / homerenovis. .
FACEBOOK: / homerenovisi. .
PINTEREST: / homerenovis. .
TIKTOK: vm.tiktok.com/...
Music in this video may be used from Epidemic Sound. Download free copyright songs here: bit.ly/epidemic...
Watch our most popular playlists:
►Our Latest Videos • Jeff's Newest Videos
► Drywall Masterclass Playlist
• What You NEED to Know ...
Produced by: Home Renovision DIY 2020
Video & Editing Services Provided by:
Subdivision Film LTD.
www.Subdivisio...
Disclaimer:
Videos produced by Home Renovision are provided for informational purposes only. All material provided within this website is for informational, educational, & entertainment purposes only. Some of these projects, materials, and techniques may not be appropriate for all ages or skill levels. The DIY instructions used here are used to simply breakdown projects to their simplest steps. Please use a clear mind and use all safety precautions while following the tutorials provided by this site. Home Renovision does not make any claims of the safety of the projects, techniques, or resources listed on this site and will not take responsibility of what you do with the information provided by this site. Viewers must be aware by doing projects on their homes they are doing it at their own risk and Home Renovision cannot be held liable if they cause any damage to their homes. With different codes around the world and constantly changing standards, regulations and rules, it is the sole responsibility of the viewer to educate themselves on their local requirements before undertaking any sort of project. That being said Home Renovision cannot claim liability with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. Be safe, have fun renovating and ALWAYS stay informed with your local building code. HomeRenoVisionDIY may earn an affiliate commission if you purchase something through recommended links. #commissionsearned
I have been itching this whole time watching you handle the pink stuff.
I found using roxul in many cottages or hunting cabins that mineral wool is a great mice deterant as opposed in to the pink stuff. I also found it much better as fiberglass for soundproofing
Mice love the pink stuff, don't care for the Rockwool as much
Your house should be sealed so you don't have mice in the first place.
@@clintmanning4004 key word there is "should". Unfortunately, sealing houses is "new" in construction. You will be lucky to find houses built prior to 2000 that were sealed.
@@clintmanning4004 Not everybody has a new home or newer home where houses are being sealed or tighter fit than older homes. At one time it was considered "bad" having a tight house.
@@Erocwolverine42Yeah I understand, I'm just stating that if you have any pests entering your home, you should comb over the outside of your home and find the access points that pests are entering and then seal them so you won't have pests anymore. Or hire a pro to do it for you. Pests like mice and bats can cause thousands of dollars in damage. I was recently working on a house that had 4 inches of bat poop in the attic. They had to hire a restoration company to remove the bat poop and all the blow in insulation, properly clean and disinfect. Then hire another business to blow in new insulation. I'm sure that whole process cost around 10k. Then finally they hired a guy to seal off the attic from pests. Should've just done that from the get go.
Would like to see a comparison between closed cell fosm and the Rockwool insulation
Love your channel but I would repectfully disagree on the burn characteristics of fiberglass to a degree. When I was a firefighter in the city we constantly opened up walls and ceilings. The fiberglass insulation WITH THE BROWN PAPER backing especially in the walls most always extended the fire upwards. It would climb vertical in the 2x4 space. the heat from the paper burning would melt the pink stuff. When we opened up there was most times a burn or char area that was spreading.Sometimes it would be contained to that wall/ceiling space sometimes not.
The fiberglass he shows doesn't have the brown paper backing, so your argument is null and void!
@@leatt4693 Ok for this demonstration. How many people( DYI) use fiberglass in there walls with the paper backing??? I've seeen tons of the paper backing stuff spread up a wall. Now like Jeff said if it gets thru the sheet rock that takes time. But you get an electrical fire in the wall ,well now!
@@greggo502 When I am looking for insulation I can't even find a store that sells paper backed insulation anymore. Old homes will have it though and I have owned and replaced that insulation due to fire hazard.
@@leatt4693 try Menards, Home Depot, Lowe’s
@@leatt4693 dont know what you're talking about you aint looking i live insulation and you have no idea what you're talking about, go to literally any home improvement store youll find it
Hey I just heard you on the BP podcast! It was so good, I actually saved it to my favorites to replay later. I loved the info. Lots of gems dropped by you. Thanks for all you do!
What is the BP podcast?
@@bobvilla2508 Bigger Pockets
I recommend your videos to everyone working on home projects. They are extremely informative and I always get the feeling of, here's the best information on what I've experienced, but you decide.
Definitely wear a mask when cutting, and handling insulation 👍 protect your eyes 👀 also
THIS IS WHY IM SUBBED. Damn good Jeff. Damn good.
We just had rockwool installed in a loft renovation this week. Months of rough work done where old fiberglass was left in the party walls. Neighbors complained a lot about noise, even that they could hear our conversations. The minute the rockwool replaced it, the sound difference was like night and day. Quiet as a funeral.
lots of big UA-camrs definitely seem sponsored by Rockwool but i've heard old fiberglass doesn't retain it's shape as well over time. I have my fiberglass in my 40 year old place now and there are portions in the wall where the insulation hasn't held up well and show cold on a thermal detector. Going to try at Rockwool
hahaha i'm stealing that one "quiet as a funeral" Honestly i don't know why the whole industry hasn't switched to rockwool yet, The cost is insignificant compared to the savings in heat and energy bills as well as safety from being naturally mold resisitant and rot resistant.
I just did a drywall tear off and replacement in an 8x8 section of wall in the kitchen. Since I was down to studs my wife suggested we sound insulate because a bathroom was on the other side. The sound muffling was very good with the rock wool. However, where there were pipes in the walls the rock wool was very hard to install. That stuff just does not compress. I had to cut lots of parts away to wrap a around the drain and vent pipes in the wall. If I did it again I’d get a mix of rock wool and fiberglass, stuffing fiberglass in the little nooks and mineral wool in the bigger areas.
I've seen many videos on the fire resistance while the rockwool is consistent, the fiberglass sometimes does well sometimes bursts into flames. I kind of wonder if it is a difference in temperature. At the higher temperatures the fiberglass might melt before it can catch fire, but a lower temperature, which may be more normal for a fire house might have a different behavior. While that difference might not have an affect on if you live or die, it could make a difference in how much your house and items are damaged.
Safe n sound is much better at sound deadening and is worth the cost in cases of shared walls and entertainment rooms
Because of your videos and help from a friend who built house, I've saved thousands on labor costs by doing a lot of work myself... So I went with the Sound proof Roxul... I'm only doing a couple rooms here and there so it's not a huge cost, maybe a couple extra hundred bucks. However if you're doing an entire house I could see how the pink stuff could really end up saving thousands. Thanks for the video very informative.
I'd love to see a comparison between electrical, air, and hydronic in floor heating.
Love watching ur videos as they are simple and straight to the point and explained clearly. Well done keep up the good work 👏
That Ginzu knife almost got Mr. Winkle. LOL My husband and I love your videos, Jeff. Keep em coming!
Here in Australia the Rockwool equivalent is about x5 the price of the pink bats.
I'm going with mineral wool because interestingly enough for me, it actually is marginally cheaper that way. How so? Well, I need about 400 sq ft of coverage. Now it turns out that Home Depot has bulk pricing for their products. Bear in mind, I'm not buying the brand name Roxul/Rockwool, I'm buying the Owens Corning mineral wool which costs $23.48/bag. However, with bulk pricing of 15 bags or more, the price drops about 50% to $16.44/bag. With that savings, 15 bags costs just about the same as 10 bags. So 15 bags becomes $246.60 and covers 441 sq ft which is about 41 sq ft more than I need. Now if I buy 4 bags of Ecotouch Pink which covers 106.56 sq ft/bag, that totals 426 sq ft. At $62.48/bag that totals $249.92. So this way, I get R-15 instead of R-13, better sound proofing, better fireproofing and since it's going in the basement, better rodent and insect proofing. Also with moisture considerations, the mineral wool will hold up better over the year/decades. It's a no brainer for me... mineral wool makes the most sense.
Robert Giresi the Owens Corning stuff is nothing like roxul. They may call it mineral wool, put it is completely different to work with. It isn’t anywhere close to as dense.
@@AJourneyOfYourSoul Thanks. I read some online comparisons and it sounds like Rockwool is much easier to work with. With that said, I'm doing a DIY project and doing this once. While the install may be more difficult, once it's in the walls, it performs just as well as Rockwool based on my online research. I appreciate the comment but for the money savings being about the same as fiberglass vs the Rockwool cost, I'm going with the Owens Corning Thermafiber mineral wool.
Hi Robert, would love to get your feedback on that product after you have worked with it. My goal in this video was to help people make a good decision and not buy into all the hype that certain companies have been peddling.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Will do Jeff. I'll let you know after I'm done. Cheers!
what about settling over time; every time i open a wall that has pink in it that has been there over a given time; its settled. I find mineral wool being as dense as it is does not move as much or at all.... insulation is all about air movement; but sound absorption is all about density and dispersing sound.
You can get the pink stuff as batting with paper or foil back, so that staples onto the studs and does not sag.
Thanks! Must have missed the one where you compare spray foam to this stuff. Awesome content!
My favorite reno show. I learned a lot. Thanks
Excellent comparison Bro
And finally a honest one
Jeff i had no idea... i have been wrestling with what to use in my basement for a while as we clean out the junk, piled up over the years..... so if i was to follow this i would mostly use Pink and some Roxul around like the water bib and base and if i get to it the behind the bathroom wall.... and likely the ceiling to help with sound damping
I’d personally rather not itch from installing fiberglass insulation. Rock has my vote.
I chose rigid foam board for my Reno, was only alittle more than the pink stuff but half the cost of spray foam for the same performance!
What a great video!! Thank you!
Can you please talk about best way to upgrade attic insullation please as we got quotes from 3 companies 3 different ways and im confused as to why they are all so different. I know many people may not want to diy this but i would really appreciate the info on what to ask and not get ripped off $$$
Good Very good. As a German Which I am you got good common sense 😊
What insulation is best for a garage? More specifically, my garage ceiling. It gets so much colder/hotter in my garage than it is outside or in my home. I hate that i can't leave paint or liquids in my garage during the winter.
You should construction adhesive test! Are the all the same what’s best for wood, drywall ext
Look at Project Farm channel and be blown away!
Seems to me the Roxul is worth the extra money if you live in a mobile home, if you live in a hurricane prone area, or living out in the country having to deal with your neighbor's barking dogs and gun shooting! The Roxul makes way more since if it's bug, critter, water, and noise resistant! Thanks Jeff!
For sound, you want low r value pink. For hvac you obviously want high r value. Mineral wool provides both the r value and sound.
Which would you use to insulate gas pipes on the roof?
Thank you so much for teaching us, sir.
Great Job!
What do you recommend for stud framing? 2x6 for R-19 or 2x4 for R13? I think 2x5 framing would be better carpenter says 2x4 with R-13 is adequate. We do get cold in Tennessee and snow 20 degree nights many times in winter
Just doing some renos and finding out that brick walls are far less water proof when seeing from inside the house out. I would definitely be more inclined to using mineral wool after seeing this comparison.
I would love to get your opinion on Hempcrete. I'm hoping to build my home in NC with it. Not many homes build with hempcrete but I have loved it since I heard about it. Could you compare it to average built homes, and prices if possible? thanks!!
Hi Howard, not an area I am familiar with. perhaps we will bring on an expert for a chat on our new podcast videos we are starting in October. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY +1 on that. While you're at it, you could do a whole series on DIY for construction methods like rammed earth and strawbale. We'd all learn a lot!
R30 insulation and 100% fire retardant! Matt Risinger did a video on this product just a few weeks ago! Worth a watch. ua-cam.com/video/cm23l_VLyp4/v-deo.html
What would you suggest for a basement cinderblock wall?
You should explain the brand of power tools you use and why
Your the man
How itchy is the rockwool? How does the denim stuff stack up against it?
Are there any benefits from insulating the ruff rafters?
WWJD...
As I'm replacing windows, thank you for the knowledge and sharing tips otherwise I wouldn't be tackling that kind of project! I was thinking about upgrading the insulation on our 1954 bungalow house in Saskatchewan from the brown paper fiberglass insulation. I was told by a guy who installs insulation that I wouldn't see much difference replacing the original stuff...
Since we're replacing windows and painting the rooms, take out the exterior wall drywall replacing the insulation?
Great work as always, you should do one on external insulation. Lots of provincial utilities are giving big rebates to add exterior insulation. Curious on your thoughts regarding moisture movement and condensation in a retro fit application. Here in Manitoba they are covering about 80% of your material costs, I have to do a full siding replacement on this home wondering what your thoughts are on it. I am hesitant to add foam to my 1940's build as I am not confident that vapor barrier has been applied in the areas I have not touched concerned about creating condensation against the exterior and damaging the insulation and exterior seething.
There shouldn't be any vapour barrier if you're sprayfoaming. Should use a closed cell spray foam which would act as the vapour barrier.
@@tiagosimoes7422 I'm talking external rigid insulation not internal spray foam.
@@andrewpage9316 sorry I'm confused then. If all you're doing is replacing siding how do you plan on installing exterior insulation?
@@tiagosimoes7422 With the siding off its pretty easy to add rigid foam XPS/EPS or Roxul makes a product called comfort board. Rigid foam gives you about 3.5-4.1 R per inch Comfort board is about 4 per inch I think? Once it's up rain screen then new siding.
STC is a simplistic measure which IMO isn't very useful for the frequencies I'm interested in soundproofing
For exterior Bsmt walls, is rockwool batts better than pink fiberglass blankets?? Need to know asap. Thank you!!
Perfect timing for this video
What about spray foam insulation? Is that a better R factor then these?
Thanks
Rockwool installs much easier. It doesnt accidently get compressed in areas ,as fiberglass does easily. You cut it slightly smaller around outlets , etc, and it will expand around those objects tighter than fiberglass. Its similar to how a expands by itself when squeezed and let go.
Bless you
So I decided to purchase Roxul for use under a pine tongue and groove ceiling due to its fire resistance - in this application, would you believe Roxul vs Fiberglass insulation is worth the cost? I know the video cited those differences as negligible assuming the presence of sheetrock, but this will be between two layers of wood (subfloor and the kitchen ceiling.)
Thanks for the great content. You've helped so much on my DIY journey! :)
Roxul would be my choice. The consideration of "fire having to go through drywall first" is a logical fallacy - as many fires start in wall and attic spaces. And that mainly due to rodent activity - so use a less hospitable insulation which as a bonus cannot contribute to combustion, is sound proofing, is water proof, seals tighter, and suffers zero R-Value drift (i.e. loss of r-value over time). FYI, fires starting in wall and attic spaces from rodent damaged nm wire is why arc fault breakers are now required.
I just love your videos.. I was just going to ask about the difference in insulations
What’s the best insulation for your rim joist in a basement.
Pink
is it better to buy batt insulation or rolls?
Very helpful thank you!
Rock wool is better in a million ways. Bugs and mice. Easier to work with. Etc. I prefer it
So for a basement against a block wall what would you use?
Is the roxul the same as as the cellulose insulation?
mineral wool
surprise!
Thanks so much for this video
Rock wool is way heavier. So in SoCal it can maybe make your house more likely to slip off the foundation?
If your insulation is heavy enough to cause that, you need to invest in strapping yesterday.
@@drackar For sure. 1953 house in 90277. Every house around here needs strapping!! When choosing insulation Ill take the lightest for that reason!
@@thehpw Consider sprayfoam. Light, won't sag, adhesive properties. If mineral wool will cause a slide, foam might provide enough glue force to stop it.
Hey Jeff, I'm looking to finish my basement in Ontario Canada and want good sound insulation so like if a rock band played in my basement it would be fairly quiet...do you recommend Rockwool safe and sound? Cheers
I’m so glad you made this video today! I have a vented crawlspace with pink insulation under the floors and the first floor is freezing. What’s the best way to insulate the floors if the crawlspace is open? I saw your crawlspace video but have fears about using spray foam, I’ve heard it can have health effects and a fish smell because the chemical reaction is happening on site?
Please keep up the good work.
Nothing wrong with sprayfoam if its installed correctly. Has to be installed in layers. Installing to thick of a layer causes the foam not to cure properly and created off gassing from the uncured portion.
I would use rockwool for your crawlspace. Better r value, its mold risistent and bugs and rodents wont nest / eat through it
Hi Sean. if you follow the instructions then you will be fine. spray a thin layer and then come back with a second layer. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY
Jeff I respect that but I'm a noob and not ready for the foam gun yet. The current insulation has a moisture barrier and got wet. I'm thinking of using the Roxul unfaced and Roxul ComfortBoard IS over that? What trips me up is when and when not to have the moisture barrier? Do I need a moisture barrier in the floor joists?
very helpful. Doing basements when do you go with spray foam vs the pink? I've seen your videos where you have the house wrap on one side of the wall and then pink and then a moisture barrier. Do you ever recommend doing spray foam (I'm also in Ontario, so colder climate)?
what if you are insulating the outside of an AC unit?
Question: I just bought an 80-year-old house with very little insulation, and what is in the attic is 2 in of cellulose insulation. It recently got to 112 in Seattle and 105 inside my house, and I'm realizing this just won't do. Can I add a different type of insulation on top of it or do I need to remove what's there before adding on either rockwool or the pink stuff? (Also there's no insulation in the walls, which was apparently a thing they did in the 1930s in Seattle, but I think fixing that is for another day...)
simply blow in additional. I would recommend at least R30
i have a quick question. I just finished insulating the rim joists in the crawl space under my kitchen, but I have a lot of open-cell foam boards left over. In between the floor joists is old faced fiberglass and in some area, no insulation. Would you recommend using the foam boards to insulate between the floor joists or buying fiberglass to insulate with?
How “green” are they? Is there a difference in the carbon footprint in the manufacture and etc?
It's going to be a rounding error compared to the energy they both save over their lifetimes.
An I put both
STC is not a linear scale, it's logarithmic, so whereas fibreglas has an STC 39 and Roxul a STC 45 for comparable walls, the difference isn't 45-39 it's more like 10^(45-39) times less sound energy. That is why there is a noticeable auditory difference in a room insulated with Roxul vs Fibreglas.
Hi I'd like ask what is your expertise on cork insulation?
rockwool has superior sound insulation compared to fiberglass.
Love it!
the fiberglass burns faster?
Faced or unfaced insulation?
fiberglass is just a little better than worthless. Air moves very easily thru it. Its used as furnace filters.
I wish we could get blown in mineral wool in Canada. But it's only sold in bats here.
the reality is, Rockwool is a superior product is every aspect when budget is not 1 of the top priorities, which is never the case for the diyers.
Question. I have a closet for my master bedroom, the closet extends into an area above the garage. My house is a bit newer construction (2011 i believe). I have a feeling they didn't insulate the closet properly, how would I go about insulating it even just slightly better than it is currently? It is quite drafty in there. Usually we just keep the door closed, but it is easily 10 degrees colder in there during the winter, or in the summer quite a bit warmer. I'd like to avoid having to rip out the carper, floor, and walls. I do plan on ripping the carpet out for some LVF at some point though.
I would add a garage door insulator and leave a small LED lamp on in the winter. That's what we do for our potted plants. For a professional fix, have an insulation contractor use a thermal camera to find cold spots in the closet walls. Then they can blow insulation in thru a small opening in the sheetrock to fill up gaps or the entire stud bay if necessary.
Fiberglass burns first
Do you find that rock wool/roxul allows for less air movement and/or leakage through the stud cavity?
fill gaps with foam gun
The right answer is mineral fiber.
Thank you for your great videos.
I have a question. I live in a 100 year old mill house is South Carolina. So hot and humid and some winter. My floors have old insulation but it mostly has fallen fown since back then they didn't use a tape measure 20 to 28" joist spacing. The subfloor and floor is pine and has a lot of gaps. Do you think close cell spray foam would be a good idea? I got an offer for 900 sqft 2 ".for $2000
I would recommend 2" rigid foam and using a foamgun to seal up the cracks. For 900sqft check prices for close cell polyfoam, as they come in very large sheets.
hi Jeff, hope you can help me with the suggestion.
I would like to change the insulation in my 15 yr old apartment, so after checking Home Depot Canada website, for outside walls above grade, they recommend R-22
batt Insulation + R-5/7.5 CodeBord® for Toronto. Does this mean that after regular insulation (Rockwool/PINK) + vapor barrier, I would need to install Rigid boards and then Drywall? Is this ok or too much?
The + is exterior, you would put it outside.
From inside to outside, it would go
drywall
vapor barrier
studs and regular batt insulation
exterior sheathing (plywood/osb)
rigid board insulation
whatever you have for the exterior finish
Not to say you couldn't put it on the inside, but it wouldn't be quite as effective as being on the outside.
@@LackeysLack Thank you so much, appreciate the answer. Thanks for the clear explanation,
I was working in the factory where they make the pink stuff last week lol. #owenscorning
shouldn't be wearing long sleeves, gloves, and a respirator?
What would you recommend for garage door insulation? I’ve seen so many different things from styrofoam planks, to fiberglass, but there is really no consensus..
Roxul has a board type insulation. Contact the company via email or phone, and they can help you pick right product
Great video, love the demonstrations on what actually happens when wet or charred.
One thing I'd like to bring up is the pest and rodent factor. Since it compresses twice as much, fiberglass attracts rodents for nesting during winter months. Bugs also have easier access to inside the home. Rockwool is a much tighter fit, providing a better seal on the exterior. Just something I've noticed as an electrician, where I'm constantly working in and around insulation of all types.
Oh, thanks for that little insight.
Have you noticed that the Pink slides down the wall over time? I've listened to other reviews that mention this... affecting long term R value (?)
Pink
I’ve got to disagree with the sound deadening claims. I’ve noticed a massive difference in sound transmission in my house since I started replacing the old fiberglass pink stuff with mineral wool.
That is your anecdotal evidence. Actual studies show that theyre the same when it comes to sound proofing
@@joseph7105 nope, as I stated it’s based on personal experience. The differences are probably negligible in most cases. There are too many variables to count. There are however studies arguing both sides I.e. mineral wool vs pink stuff.I may have had a similar experience just replacing old pink stuff with new pink stuff, I’m quite aware of that. You really felt the need to pick my obscure comment from last year out and shame me or make me look ignorant? Lol get a life.
@e.nichols5380 Your comment was the first I saw. I didn't look at when it was posted. I'm not trying to argue, just stating what the data shows
@@joseph7105 No worries, my apologies. I posted that after renovating a kitchen from the 50’s using rock wool to replace original fiberglass insulation with a noticeable difference.
If you are insulating a ceiling, you can bend the rockwool and pop it in and it stays there. I found rockwool easier to work with, quicker less steps,and way less itch. With fiberglass in a wall or ceiling you need to staple it and put a moisture barrier if it is unfaced. The rockwool just goes in. Do to price I don't know if I would do my whole house, but as I have been redoing small areas the price is negligible, so I use the Rockwool. Ironically the reason I bought it the first time is because it was on sale and was cheaper than fiberglass, I liked it much better.
This is like my new favorite channel. I can't even tell you how many of your videos I have watched this past week :D
Wow, thanks!
And still watching 9 months later 😉😊
It's great info, for sure! I'd rather hear this stuff from this guy who DOES the work, than from someone theorizing about why it works.
Dont care about your "STC" Roxul is wayy better for sound.🤷🏻♂️
As a contractor, I’ve used both types. And if it was at no additional cost, I’d use the Roxul every time. But it’s a complete fallacy that mineral wool (Roxul) is “way better for sound “.
Rockwool not only has sound proofing characteristics but is rodent and insect proof, fire proof and water proof. The choice is not even close. I will use nothing else.
When I open a wall during a renovation, I find the pink stuff has always lost its fluff and in turn it’s R value. Roxsul type insulation fills a cavity way better and you don’t end up with dead space that is missing insulation. Pink is old school.
Fiberglass is so dated owens corning is making mineral wool now that really says something.
I agree. I’ve seen it also collapsed as my windows were replaced.
Agreed!!!
Its rated to hold its r value for 20 years. I never understood why but it makes sense any water or settling over time and its garbage. The mineral wool is good for the life of the house. Yes its more expensive but if you plan on passing the house on to future family members its probably worth the cost.
This problem is only on the walls not the attic. So it makes more sense to use the pink stuff in the attic. Right ?
Great video! I did a whole room with the rock wool- an old serrated kitchen knife worked great for cutting it. I think it's better than the pink stuff for keeping critters out and for mold resistance, but maybe you could do another test to confirm that one. LOVE your channel.
Mineral wool for mice and bug resistance, replaced all my pink with it and no more bugs and mice
That's interesting. I'm redoing my attic insulation and have had wasp issues.
@@Nikuser I just asked about doing a video on attic installation. This is good to know. I was told mice dont like blown in cellulose ( on top of existing batt) because it falls back on top them. Im wondering if roxul is better for attic under the cellulose as it doesnt compress as much as the fiberglass.
@@leanneb6622 in my attic, I did 1 layer of rockwool then blew in pink insulation on top of that. Bugs and rodents don't like rockwool, it, cuts them.
@@leanneb6622 I live in an area of the US were we have Sand Storms and Cellulose attic spaces collects all that sand and it gets heavy. Over time it can and does cause ceiling to fall. No mater how tight you think you house is the sand storms will prove its not lol .
Shortly after Roxul was readily available I built a chicken barn addition (50x100' on an existing 50x100') ... the existing barn was done with pink, at the farmer's insistence he wanted Roxul put in the addition... now there is good reason for his desire as between flocks the barn gets washed with a pressure washer so his existing barn had some issues water intruding causing sag and thus loss of heat (and more heat intrusion)... BUT, a year after build he hated the Roxul because the rodents loved it... the claim of rodent proof were greatly exaggerated... Now I know they still make the same claim so I expect that they have since added a chemical treatment to it otherwise by now a class action suit would have occurred.... personally if I was still in construction I'd be apt to use lamb's wool instead of pink or green...
Okay. But which one will collapse in the wall faster after 10-20 yrs. My pink insulation is now collapsed inside the walls. So it’s basically non existent insulation and my walls are FREEZING here in CT.
Can you advise on that?
The mineral wool won't collapse. Pretty much ever.
Drackar ....Thanks for confirming. And that’s why I had my basement insulated with Roxul.
Roxul is pricey but well worth it. I use it for every remodeling project. My wife works swing shift and would sleep in our daughter's room just because it was dead quiet compared to the other rooms. I could run the lawnmower and you couldn't even hear it running directly next to the house. Definitely made a huge difference in temperature control during the winter also
How about summer? Did it do a good job?
@@JoseRodriguez-pn9hx Growing up, my dad's house that was built in the late 60s/early 70s had mineral wool insulation instead of fiberglass. It was always nice and cold in there during the summers.
@@HickoryDickory86 nice i just want to to know it would be a good investment choosing rock wool over pink insulation.
@@JoseRodriguez-pn9hx Absolutely it would be.
✅ Easier installation
✅ Rodent- and bug-resistant
✅ Fire-resistant
✅ Water-repellent and -resistant
✅ Excellent sound control
✅ Consistent R-value due to rigidity and low compressibility
@@JoseRodriguez-pn9hx definitely, doesn't matter what season, her room holds the same temperature. I moved the thermostat into her room to test a theory, during the winter we keep it on 70 and the whole house was down to 57 degrees before it was cool enough in her room to tell the thermostat to kick on